Korouoma is known for its magnificent icefalls that cover the tall cliffs in the winter. Korouma is hands-down the best destination for ice climbing in Finland.
Korouoma is a million-year-old fracture valley in the bedrock. At the center of the valley, it forms a magnificent gorge that drops over a 100 meters below the surrounding terrain. Korouoma is known for its magnificent icefalls that cover the tall cliffs in the winter. Korouma is hands-down the best destination for ice climbing in Finland.
Your guide will me you in the morning at the arranged location and will be prepared and packed with all the relevant gear. Then:
- Drive to Korouoma, which is located roughly 1h30m by car from Rovaniemi.
- Hike down to the canyon and start climbing.
- After climbing, you will have a quick barbecue in the canyon by a bonfire.
- Hike up to the parking lot.
- Drive back to Rovaniemi.
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Practical information
Since hotel transfers are offered from Rovaniemi for this excursion, please list the address of your accommodations when booking.
- Complimentary hot berry beverages included
- Climbing instructor's services
- Guiding to the climbing venue
- Gear and equipment for the climbing day: helmet, visor/ goggles, harness, crampons, ice axes, foot-wear (climbing boots or ski boots)
- Transportation from/to Rovaniemi
- Suitable personal clothing for winter weather including hat and gloves or mittens
- snacks like nuts or chocolate (caution: keep chocolate in a pocket inside of your jacket, otherwise it will freeze)